Radio 2 builds on Radio 1 in the development of skills in the planning, production and presentation of live to air and online radio material.

In this course you will learn radio production skills in areas such as research, recording, interviewing, editing, writing for radio. The course aims to develop an ability to critically analyse and reflect upon radio programs and styles in terms of their production style and techniques, adapt to changing technology within the radio industry and work effectively and productively as a part of a creative team.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

A range of program capabilities will also be developed in this course, including your ability to

be creative and critical media practitioners

be literate across a range of media and able to embrace changing technologies

analyse and reflect on your own learning processes in relation to creativity, collaboration and learning new technology.

In completing this course you will be able to :

write and produce review pieces for radio

write and produce creative radio material

plan, produce and present material suitable for FM radio and Online delivery

produce radio material with digital multi-track technology

communicate and collaborate in radio production teams.

analyse and reflect on radio practice

Overview of Learning Activities

There is a large practical component to this course and an emphasis on students learning technical, creative and organisational skills by participating in the production of radio material and reflecting upon these processes.

Learning will also involve:

1. Discussion & analysis between staff and students of professional radio production techniques and conventions.

2. Demonstrations by teaching staff of how to operate professional production equipment.

3. Reflection by students into radio production.

4. Student production work will be heard and discussed in class to share the breadth of experiences gained in the study of this course.

Overview of Learning Resources

The Radio Production facilities of the School of Media and Communication.
ROAR: RMIT Online Audio and Radio
3RRRfm studios

Overview of Assessment

Students will be evaluated via project-related writing and production tasks, as well as reflective practice.